Autonomous vehicle startup Aurora is close to finalizing a deal to merge with Reinvent Technology Partners Y, the newest special purpose acquisition company launched by LinkedIn co-founder and investor Reid Hoffman, Zynga founder Mark Pincus and managing partner Michael Thompson, according to several sources familiar with the talks. One of the sticking points is the… Continue reading Autonomous vehicle startup Aurora in final talks to merge with Reid Hoffman’s newest SPAC
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Tesla officially applies to build battery cells at Gigafactory Berlin
Tesla has officially applied to manufacture battery cells at Gigafactory Berlin. It’s expected to be among the first locations to produce Tesla’s new 4680 cell. At its “Battery Day” earlier this year, Tesla unveiled its own battery cell, the Tesla 4680, and explained its plan to produce its own battery cells for the first time. Tesla… Continue reading Tesla officially applies to build battery cells at Gigafactory Berlin
A Japanese paper company wants to make a wooden rival to car batteries
It’s a potential leap in technology that most scientists remain skeptical about, but which a Japanese paper producer is determined to pursue. Go to Source
Business confidence drives cautious recovery in new car registrations
156,737 new cars registered in May – significantly up from last year when retailer doors were shut during the pandemic. Plug-in vehicle market continues to rise, accounting for 13.8% of registrations in 2021 so far Despite more positive economic outlook, total registrations over the year to date remain down –29.1% on 10-year average.1 SEE CAR… Continue reading Business confidence drives cautious recovery in new car registrations
California makes $17.5 million available for public charging in 13 rural counties
The California Energy Commission (CEC) has announced the availability of $17.5 million in incentives to install public EV chargers in 13 rural counties. Incentives available through the new Inland Communities Incentive Project will cover up to 75 percent of EVSE costs. More than a third of the funding is dedicated to installations in under-resourced communities.… Continue reading California makes $17.5 million available for public charging in 13 rural counties
Audi pilots concept for premium-level fast charging hubs
Audi has big plans to ramp up its EV offerings, introducing more than 20 fully electric models by 2025, and it’s working on a concept for premium-level charging infrastructure in keeping with its market position as a luxury brand. Audi plans to implement a pilot project in the second half of this year, which will… Continue reading Audi pilots concept for premium-level fast charging hubs
@Toyota: Your Guide to Everything Announced During the Toyota New Product Showcase
The U.S. debut of an all-electric SUV concept. The expansion of the Corolla lineup with the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross. Toyota’s new product showcase provided a first look at the 2022 Toyota lineup, offering a combination of style, versatility and performance. Whether you’re off-roading in a Tacoma, hitting the pavement in a 4Runner, or hugging… Continue reading @Toyota: Your Guide to Everything Announced During the Toyota New Product Showcase
NHPC inks pacts with CESL to get 25 EVs, 3 fast chargers
A broad MoU between NHPC and EESL to explore opportunities of Energy Efficiency and Conservation measures in NHPC is also under process. New Delhi: State-run hydro power giant NHPC on Friday signed pacts with Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL) to procure 25 electric vehicles on lease and three fast EV chargers. NHPC Ltd has signed… Continue reading NHPC inks pacts with CESL to get 25 EVs, 3 fast chargers
TOI Auto Green Talk: Why battery swapping business is key to EV boom
Considering that the battery of an e-rickshaw lasts no more than 80 km of operations, it remains grossly underutilized, and such a limitation makes EVs unviable for fleet owners, cabs and buses etc. However, with battery swapping in place, the driver can drive into a Battery Swapping Station, get the drained battery replaced with a… Continue reading TOI Auto Green Talk: Why battery swapping business is key to EV boom
Nissan launches flagship Ariya EV in Japan
TOKYO — Nissan Motor has started taking preorders in Japan for limited editions of its first new battery electric car in a decade. The Japanese carmaker is pinning hopes on the Ariya, its first all-electric crossover SUV, to pep up its EV range. The Ariya “will be Nissan’s flagship car,” said Asako Hoshino, executive vice… Continue reading Nissan launches flagship Ariya EV in Japan